A couple of days ago I went back to visit Lanyon Homestead in the far south of Canberra, for the Christmas themed tour. The homestead is only about 15 minutes away from where I live and surrounded by the magnificent landscape crowned with the Brindabella mountain range.
The lady that was the tour guide was very nice and took great care in imparting information about the history of the house and what the families did during the Christmas season.
While I was there, I was again pleased to see James Wright, the architect that built this beautiful house in spirit. He comes across as a friendly and rather jovial man, so I do enjoy seeing him there. The energy of this homestead is beautiful and peaceful, so it is no wonder that some of the former residents are thee in spirit. They exude a truly beautiful spiritual energy. There is a very calm atmosphere both inside the house and outside as one walks around the grounds, and the vista is absolutely breathtaking. The outdoor view is a photographer’s delight, add the charming sound of birds singing and the cicadas doing their thing in the summer morning.
As I had a walk through the old house with the tour group I became aware of a slim woman with very long red hair in the master bedroom. She stood with her back to us near the window but her hair was what seemed most prominent. When in a group tour , and listening to the guide, I can’t get much of a chance to pick up much information except for visual evidence of spirit beings. That was good enough for me though. After the tour finished we went to the cafe for morning tea. The young man serving us was so rushed off his feet, but did an amazing job of looking after everyone. We thanked him for his service and bid him a wonderful day. I discovered he is an avid tea lover too, my kind of person!
As my husband and I were leaving the cafe, we walked back through the back courtyard where the stables and kitchen used to be and I was surprised to see a huge chestnut coloured horse in spirit standing there.
Then suddenly James Wright appeared by my side smiling. He took off his hat and bowed his head to me to say goodbye. What a wonderful experience for me, I will treasure this experience as long as I live. I did thank him and let him know how much I love the place and the entire views around the homestead. It truly is a paradise, well if you were one of the family members it would have been so, but the servants would have perhaps seen it differently. The natural beauty of the countryside is just so sublime that I didn’t want to leave. Is it any wonder that some of the homesteaders are still present? I wish them every joy in the world and eternal peace and happiness.
The ACT Government is running a Christmas tourism event for visiting Calthorpe house, Lanyon Homestead and Mugga Mugga Cottage. Check out the link below for details. I recommend going on a morning tour to avoid the heat.
https://www.historicplaces.com.au/events/tours-christmas-at-act-historic-places
